New Homestead Law Draft Sent to Interior for Approval
The General Land Office completed a draft circular of instructions for the new three year homestead law and sent it to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. Once approved the circular will guide entries under the new law and notices to entrymen explain proof options with a deadline of October 6, 1912 for filing by registered mail if they wish to prove under the old act. If no election is made, proof will be required under the new law of June 6.
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General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
The
Taft and Sherman Nominated at Republican Convention
At the Chicago convention last Saturday William H. Taft was nominated for president and James S. Sherman for vice president. The Democratic convention in Baltimore remains undecided as we go to press on Wednesday evening.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Alva 4th of July celebration program and races
A detailed schedule for the Alva July 4th event lists morning songs and addresses, a Declaration reading, Calathumpian parade, Western Broncho riding, then afternoon and evening races for men women and youth with cash prizes. It invites camping, camping grounds, water, pasturage, stands, and a fireworks night with Chas Nettlehorst as Marshall of the Day.
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A. M
T. M. Coffey
Alva
Chas, Nettlehorst
Marshall
July 4th celebration at Watson’s in Hulett noted
The item lists preparations for the July 4th festivities at Watson’s including ice cream lemonade and stands. It mentions James S. Wilson traveling to Canada for work, Sherman Deford visiting for social and business matters, and various locals and nearby towns in attendance or planning events.
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Watson's
James S. Wilson
Canada
Sherman Deford
Fred Blatt Enters Primary for County Surveyor Nomination
Fred W. Blatt announces his candidacy for the county surveyor nomination after completing his first term. He reports broad petition support and notes the demanding nature of surveying as road building increases, citing his professional nerve to uphold the right decisions amid bluffs.
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Fred Blatt
Akill
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Taft and Sherman
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Fred McCurdy
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New Haven
E. A. Watson
Ray Frisbee
Hancock
Minn
Roy Bush
Treed Pearson
Ekalaka
Mont
Treed
Richland Wilton
R. K. Mespell
Hugh Gainer
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S. D
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Baptist Publication Society
Hulett
Donald
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Elkhorn
Jim
Missouri
Robert Garman
Leslie
Ben and
Newell Garman
Garman
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Globe Office
Sam
Crook County
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Bear Lodge Pharmacy
Baptist Church
Frank Chaffin
Paris Green
Bear Lodge
Dr. Bostwick
Hulett Country
August Williams
Edna Kester
Rozet
Gillette
Newcastle News Journal
Fred W. Blatt
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